Established in 2010 and incorporated in 2011, Grassroot Lifesavings Outreach (Lesgo) exist to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well. We are an impartial, neutral, and independent non-governmental organization whose sole mission is to improve the quality of life in underserved communities by empowering them to understand and protect their lives, as well as their environment, in order to ensure safe habitation using participatory methodologies.
- Job Type: Contract
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 – 4 years
- Location: Adamawa
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare , NGO/Non-Profit
- Number of Openings: 2
- Contract Duration: 6 Months
- Expected Resumption Date: As Soon As Possible
Job Summary
The Team Lead will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with clinical supervisors and LGA authorities
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Shall report to the Coordinator
- Coordinates and supervises activities of Clinical Supervisors
- Counsel and referring advanced issues to Health Coordinator
- Work with the MEAL Officer to Monitor and Evaluate the effectiveness of facility and outreaches, making recommendations for improvement as needed
- Provide overall managerial oversight for implementation of the health program activities in the target LGA;
- Ensure health projects implementation are of high quality and meets the LESGO/ optimal standards.
- Provide technical support to field staff and provide them necessary mentoring and trainings as needed to enhance their capacity for optimal performance
- Ensure data collection, data compilation, timely preparation and submission of all reports including weekly and periodic reports
- Maintain open and professional relations with team members
- Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission.
- Make regular field visits to monitor project implementation and provide on spot support to volunteers and propose modifications as necessary
- Conduct performance reviews and clearance of Clinical Supervisors for monthly stipends and forwards same to Coordinator
Coordination & Representation:
- In consultations with the Health Coordinator actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders (government actors, local NGOs, and other relevant actors);
- Attend all relevant meetings as may be required
- Facilitate field visits as required.
Qualifications
- Health professional (B.Sc, Public Health, Nurse)
- 3 – 4 years’ experience in coordinating, implementing and managing primary and secondary health programs
- Experience in writing donors’ reports.
- Have experience in general management.
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated Managerial / Leadership Competencies:
- Skills and experience of remote management and willingness to travel extensively
- Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Languages: English and Hausa
Compliance & Ethics:
- Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics.
- As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of LESGO and donor compliance and ethical standards.
- Conducts work with the highest level of professionalism
Compliance & Ethics:
- Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout LESGO
- As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of LESGO and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
- Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
